Garlic Butter Green Beans

I had to make these with store bought “fresh” green beans.  (it is March in MO after all....)  I can see this being a much better recipe with homegrown green beans.  I look forward to trying it again in the summer. 

Garlic Butter Green Beans

Ingredients:

1 pound fresh green beans

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon butter

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon sugar

1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Place beans in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in a small nonstick saucepan, cook garlic in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the lemon juice, sugar and pepper. 

    Transfer the beans to a serving bowl; add garlic butter and stir to coat. Yield: 4 servings.